Did Rousseau undermine Hobbes’ views on absolute rule? Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) was an English philosopher who wrote at a time of great civil unrest and turbulence in his own country, his major works were written in exile in France during the English Civil War. Hobbes described the “state of nature” in his Tetralogy of BooksContinue reading “What was Rousseau and Hobbes’ view of the ‘state of nature’?”
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Joke of the Day: Wednesday’s weather worn windbreaker with worst wellingtons
What goes “booo, booo, booo”? A cow with a cold. Why do cows have hooves rather than feet? Because they lactose. What goes “oom, oom”? A cow walking backwards. How did the farmer find his missing cow? He tractor down. Two cows in a field. One says “Moo”. The other says, “I was going toContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Wednesday’s weather worn windbreaker with worst wellingtons”
This Day in History: October 13th
Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on October 13th: These historical events on October 13th encompass a wide range of subjects, from the establishment of institutions like the United States Navy and GMT to significant cultural phenomena and extraordinary human feats. Thank you for reading my writings. If you’d like to, youContinue reading “This Day in History: October 13th”
Thought of the Day: Sky shape
What shape is the sky? The sky does not have a specific shape. It is the expanse of space that appears above the Earth’s surface. The appearance of the sky can change depending on various factors, including the time of day, weather conditions, and geographic location. During the day, the sky often appears to beContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Sky shape”
Joke of the Day: Friday’s fabulous factory of funky funlines
What do you call a guy pouring water into a glass? Phil. Midwives deserve a lot of respect. They really help people out. I ordered some Avocado Toast at a cafe, but imagine my surprise when I was given 602214076000000000000000 pieces of toast. It was then I realized… …I’d accidentally ordered Avogadro’s Toast. They callContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Friday’s fabulous factory of funky funlines”
This Day in History: October 12th
Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on October 12th: These historical events on October 12th span a wide range of topics and eras, from exploration and industrial innovation to tragic disasters and significant moments in international relations. Thank you for reading my writings. If you’d like to, you can buy me aContinue reading “This Day in History: October 12th”
Thought of the Day: Travel and Transport
Why do you get on a bus and a train but get into a car? The use of “get on” or “get into” when referring to different modes of transportation is primarily a matter of convention, and it is influenced by the nature of the transportation and how people typically interact with it. Here’s whyContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Travel and Transport”
Joke of the Day: Thursday’s thoughtless theory of thankless throat-clearing ….
Should I be worried that my children are in the other room quietly reading through the “S” entries of the dictionary? I think they’re up to something. I’ve been reading a book about the history of paper towels… It’s absolutely absorbing… Thieves who stole three tonnes of tarmac are believed to currently be in hiding.Continue reading “Joke of the Day: Thursday’s thoughtless theory of thankless throat-clearing ….”
This Day in History: October 9th
Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on October 9th: These events span a wide range of historical contexts, from exploration and independence movements to scientific achievements and sports scandals, highlighting the diversity of human history on October 9th. Thank you for reading my writings. If you’d like to, you can buy meContinue reading “This Day in History: October 9th”
Thought of the Day: New People
Why are elderly people often called “old people” but children are never called “new people”? The terminology used for different age groups can be influenced by historical and cultural factors, as well as societal perceptions and norms. There are a few reasons why elderly people are often referred to as “old people,” while children areContinue reading “Thought of the Day: New People”
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